Iddo has been practicing speech therapy for over 10 years and has been studying the field for over 12.  He has worked in multiple settings including schools, homes, adult care facilities, and most recently in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting where he provided direct therapy, assessments, supervision, management, and training to staff and families.

In 2014, Iddo opened DV Therapy to provide dynamic therapy that focuses on the individual and their family. With a strong emphasis in family training, Iddo strives to give the child and the family the tools to reach independence and improve quality of life. Iddo has a strong clinical presence and is always working encourage his patients to reach beyond what they imagined possible.

In 2011 Iddo was awarded the outstanding achievement award in the field of speech therapy by the New York City Dept. of Education and has been an active member of the nationally accredited speech board ASHA since 2006. With a focus on individuals with Autism, Iddo has had significant success in developing the necessary communication skills with socially difficult individuals.

Iddo has had success in treating individuals from birth-21 with disabilities and delays including, Autism, Late-talkers, PDD, specific language impairments, Articulation and Phonological disorders, Auditory Processing Delays, Stuttering, Pragmatic and social delays, Verbal Apraxia of Speech.

Skills: Prompt therapy, Beckman Oral Motor, TLC Literacy Program, Sounds in Motion, Fluency Shaping Technique, PECS, Certified PEERS Social Skills Provider.

Etta received her bachelors degree at CUNY Brooklyn in the field of Psychology. Following her desire to help others, Etta studied Clinical Social Work and received her masters degree at Hunter College. While living in New York, Etta provided critical social and emotional support for at risk youth and to systematically build schools that are safe, successful, and conducive to learning through Partnership with Children. After leaving New York, Etta and her family moved to California. She found a career through Open Paths Counseling Center before ultimately becoming Vice President of Operations at DV Therapy.

Jennifer has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2011.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Fresno State and a Master of Arts in Education from Fresno Pacific University.  Jennifer has experience providing early intervention services with children beginning at age 18 months and comprehensive and focused based services for children and teens.  Jennifer also has experience in teaching, school counseling, supervising in-home and clinic-based services, facilitating social skills group and parent training.  She enjoys teaching her staff and supporting them in their growth in the field of ABA.

Yadira is a licensed Speech-language Pathology Assistant and received her B.A in Communication Disorders and Sciences from California State University of Northridge.  Yadira has always had a passion for working with children and has experience working as a Behavior interventionist with children and young adults. Yadira grew up with a large family in the San Fernando Valley and is bilingual in both English and Spanish. Besides spending time with Family, Yadira loves to spoil her dog, bake, and watch Disney movies.

Karan has enjoyed being a COTA/L for over 45 years. She feels blessed to have worked in Acute, Sub Acute, Skilled, Outpatient and Home settings. And now she loves her “fun job” at DV therapy. Working with your kids in a playful – relaxed setting, helping your child find joy in their journey to functional independence and self confidence.  Karan  works to honor your family and culture with years of experience in modifying treatment techniques to meet your child’s needs.

Karan also has speciality training in Neurological, Orthopedic, Respiratory, Dementia and Psychological OT treatment. Her treatments are not limited to children but warns adults that she sees laughter and joy as an important part of any treatment.

Nathalia is a licensed speech language pathology assistant. She graduated and obtained her SLPA license from Fresno State in 2021. She has a background in ABA therapy. Prior to working at DV therapy Nathalia worked at Fresno unified school district with children ranging from severely medically fragile to General Ed. Nathalia enjoys learning about AAC devices. She is a mother to a wonderful 2 year old boy.

During her free time she enjoys spending as much time as she can with her son. She loves taking walks with her son and taking him swimming. She loves kickboxing, yoga, and hiking.

Gisselle, a 2020 graduate from California State University, Bakersfield, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and completed her ABA Master’s Program. She is proficient in both English and Spanish. Gisselle has gained valuable experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ranging from ages 4 to 15. Her professional background includes roles in public school settings and private ABA agencies, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact through evidence-based behavioral interventions.

Jesse was born in Bakersfield, California. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University of Bakersfield. He also attended National University and obtained his Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2020. Jesse has experience working with people ranging in age from 24 months to 26 years old who have a variety of diagnoses and communication challenges. On his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the movies or the
beach.

Madison joined the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2019. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Sonoma State University in 2018 and her Master of Arts in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University in 2022. Madison began as a behavior technician and fell in love with the field. She was inspired by her clinical team and hopes to do the same in her future with DV Therapy.

Julia began her ABA career in 2012 when she completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. She began working as a behavior technician with children aged 2-10 across the Central Valley, CA. She went on to attain her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2015, and was soon promoted to a Behavior Specialist thereafter. Julia continues to work with children and young adults as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), focusing on both comprehensive and focused based services across both in-home and clinic-based settings. She also enjoys working directly with parents and caregivers by teaching them the empirically based behavioral intervention strategies and management skills needed to be successful. On her free time, she can be found gardening her succulents, searching for rocks, and spending time with family.